鋼・刃金|はがねhagane[0]heiban (flat)
こうkou[1]atamadaka (head-high)
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Which spelling to use
鋼鋼(はがね) is the most common written form; beginners should use it when writing this word.
刃金刃金(はがね) is a rarely used written variant, so it should not be your usual choice when writing this word.
Definitions
- nounsteel
- nounsword steel; sword
Synonyms & antonyms
- SynonymスチールNeutralA loanword for steel, typically found in product names and materials: 「スチール缶」, 「スチール製」.
- Synonym鋼鉄こうてつNeutralSame meaning as 「鋼」 but a Sino-Japanese word; also describes something extremely hard, as in 「鋼鉄の意志」.
- Synonym鉄鋼てっこうNeutralA collective term for iron, steel and similar materials; mostly heard in industrial contexts such as 「鉄鋼業」.
Use 「鋼」 for steel in everyday speech, including metaphors of toughness like 「鋼の肉体」. For products say 「スチール」; for something extremely hard, 「鋼鉄」; in industrial contexts, 「鉄鋼」.
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